The Dig Tree: The Extraordinary Story of the Burke and Wills Expedition by Sarah Murgatroyd

The Dig Tree: The Extraordinary Story of the Burke and Wills Expedition by Sarah Murgatroyd

The Dig Tree: The Extraordinary Story of the Burke and Wills Expedition by Sarah Murgatroyd

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In 1860, Australia remained the truly dark continent. Although there were European settlements in its south, much of the north remained unknown and dangerous. On 20th August, 1860, The Victorian Exploring Expedition left Melbourne to make the journey into the Gulf of Carpentaria in the northern coast. This is the tale of the tragic expedition.

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In 1860, Australia remained the truly dark continent. Although there were European settlements in its south, much of the north remained unknown and dangerous. But things were changing. On 20th August, 1860, The Victorian Exploring Expedition left Melbourne to make the journey into the Gulf of Carpentaria in the northern coast. The expedition was headed by an Irish policeman called Robert O' Hara Burke - a charmer, gambler, and a man infamous for taking long baths in his back garden. Burke and his team of eighteen men made a confident start. After leaving most of the group behind in Cooper Creek (in central Australia), three of the party, including Burke, reached the Carpentaria. They were the first ever to do so. But the journey back was riddled with mishap and bad luck. By the time the three had returned to Cooper Creek, exhausted and starving, they discovered that the rest of the party had retreated, leaving behind only a carved message on a coolibah tree. "The Dig Tree" is the tale of this tragic expedition. Sarah Murgatroyd brings the story vividly alive - the political events in the background, the colourful characters, the spectacular and, often, unforgiving landscape, and the awful desperation of the final days. It is an intelligent, evocative and above all, utterly gripping book.

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SKU

GOR001228333

Title

The Dig Tree: The Extraordinary Story of the Burke and Wills Expedition

Author

By (author) Sarah Murgatroyd

Condition

VERYGOOD

Binding Type

Hardback

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Year Published

2002

Number of Pages

384

ISBN 10

0747556776

ISBN 13

9780747556770

Edition

N/A

Prizes

N/A

Cover Note:

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual cover or edition may vary.

Note:

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us.

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In 1860, Australia remained the truly dark continent. Although there were European settlements in its south, much of the north remained unknown and dangerous. But things were changing. On 20th August, 1860, The Victorian Exploring Expedition left Melbourne to make the journey into the Gulf of Carpentaria in the northern coast. The expedition was headed by an Irish policeman called Robert O' Hara Burke - a charmer, gambler, and a man infamous for taking long baths in his back garden. Burke and his team of eighteen men made a confident start. After leaving most of the group behind in Cooper Creek (in central Australia), three of the party, including Burke, reached the Carpentaria. They were the first ever to do so. But the journey back was riddled with mishap and bad luck. By the time the three had returned to Cooper Creek, exhausted and starving, they discovered that the rest of the party had retreated, leaving behind only a carved message on a coolibah tree. "The Dig Tree" is the tale of this tragic expedition. Sarah Murgatroyd brings the story vividly alive - the political events in the background, the colourful characters, the spectacular and, often, unforgiving landscape, and the awful desperation of the final days. It is an intelligent, evocative and above all, utterly gripping book.

Additional Information

Additional Information

SKU

GOR001228333

Title

The Dig Tree: The Extraordinary Story of the Burke and Wills Expedition

Author

By (author) Sarah Murgatroyd

Condition

VERYGOOD

Binding Type

Hardback

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Year Published

2002

Number of Pages

384

ISBN 10

0747556776

ISBN 13

9780747556770

Edition

N/A

Prizes

N/A

Cover Note:

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual cover or edition may vary.

Note:

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us.